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Member since? 

September 2016

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How did you hear about/find us? 

I came across the group while lurking through Facebook. My fake adopted mom Kathy Northam was a member, so next time I was at her house I asked her about it and decided I would come down and try it out. I instantly fell in love with the unique charm of the CCB and knew it was where I belong!

 

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What is your musical background/history? 

My first introduction to music was the school choir, which I was a member of from 1st to 5th grade. After that, I took guitar lessons for a year before switching to alto saxophone from 6th grade forward. At the end of 9th grade, I was asked to switch to bari sax, and felt a special connection to the low reed family. The next year I added contrabass clarinet to my repertoire. Along the way, I have picked up various additional instruments, such as the flute, clarinet, piano, and oddly enough, trombone. I began conducting last December with lessons from John Phillips and my high school band director sporadically. 

 

 

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What is your favorite “Band Song” to play? 

Vehicle. Definitely Vehicle. This song is also the favorite of a lot of people in the band and I can feel the energy spark when we start playing it. Who knows, though - I'm very excited to start rehearsing Jurassic Park and I believe it could give Vehicle a run for its money.

 

 

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What do you do when you are not playing music? (work/hobbies/for fun???)

• For work, I am a host at Carrabba's near the Target in Shelby County. It pays for my gas and reeds, which is worth it to me.

• For school, I am a senior at Oak Mountain High School. Once I graduate in May, I will be attending the University of Montevallo (go falcons!) to study music education and musical theatre. You haven't seen the last of me yet. Once I graduate from college, I'd like to find a school with a smaller band program for me to really create my own environment and make as much as an impact as possible.

• For hobbies, I enjoy hiking, lurking in coffee shops, exploring to find interesting architecture, and spending time with my best friends and girlfriend.

 

 

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What type of animal/breed of dog/cat/bird/fish/other etc…. best reflects your personality and why? 

I've been told the animal I most relate to is a peacock. I'm not sure how much truth is behind that statement, but I can definitely get behind a peacock feather hat.

 

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What is your superpower? 

My band director look. You know the one.

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Tell us something fun!  You know, like “That one time at band camp…” Or elsewhere.  (funny anecdote/story/amazing coincidence/hidden talent/celebrity encounter, etc…) 

The longer I think about the question, the more stories I come up with. I can't choose just one so you guys will just have to hear them as I get distracted on the podium. ;)